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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 563.72 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 563.72 and 242.70 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 563.72 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/563.72 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 563.72 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 136,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813.63/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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